Consecration of the Archdiocese of Moncton to the Holy Virgin Mary in this Time of Pandemic
In this unprecedented time of pandemic marked by isolation and worry about the future, we entrust our Archdiocese to the care and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may benefit from her powerful intercession as we join our prayers and efforts with her maternal mediation in Christ. On May 1st 2020, Archbishop Valéry Vienneau consecrated the Archdiocese of Moncton to the Holy Virgin Mary in a private celebration held at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral. You can view and participate in this celebration by clicking here.
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Diocese
April 26, 2020
Letter from Pope Francis
Pope encourages faithful to pray Rosary at home Pope Francis writes a letter to all the faithful, encouraging them to pray the Rosary, especially during the month of May. You may read Pope Francis' letter by clicking here ----> Letter to all the faithful
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Diocese
April 11, 2020
Easter 2020 Message from Archbishop Vienneau
Mgr Vienneau wishes you a happy Easter with a video message that you will find here >>>> Video Message To read the text of Mgr Vienneau's message, you can find the document here >>>> Easter Text
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Diocese
April 10, 2020
Stations of the Cross with Pope Francis
On April 20th, 2020 Pope Francis prayed the Stations of the Cross from the Sagrato of St. Peter's Basilica. You may pray along for all those affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by clicking here.
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Diocese
April 5, 2020
Mass on TV
Mass on TV : several broadcasters are offering us extra resources during the current health crisis and the temporary closure of our churches: Salt and Light TV has informed us that it has arranged for cable networks to provide free of charge its broadcast of the daily mass. This free service will be available until May 1st 2020 via major cable operators across Canada (Rogers, Bell, Telus, Shaw Direct, Vidéotron) . Thus all cable subscribers will have access to Salt and Light TV and masses produced by the National Catholic Broadcasting Council. The list of channel numbers for each cable network that broadcasts Salt and Light TV can be found at https://saltandlighttv.org/subscribe Please note that the program Daily TV Mass is available on other TV networks in addition to Salt and Light TV. The various networks and mass times are at https://dailytvmass.com/about/broadcast-schedule/. Sunday Mass in French is broadcast at 11h (Atlantic) on « Le Jour du Seigneur » (Radio Canada). If desired, the last episode may be viewed any time at https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-jour-du-seigneur/site Mass Resources in PDF : Novalis has informed the CCCB that during the Corona Virus crisis, they are prepared to make available PDF versions of Living with Christ for upcoming weekday and Sunday masses. This limited-time offer (March 29th) will be re-evaluated as the situation progresses. See : Living with Christ: https://www.livingwithchrist.ca/index.php/intentions?_ga=2.50103011.496730847.1584390822-169904871.1417450886
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Diocese
April 5, 2020
Holy Week Liturgies Streamed Live on Facebook
Fr. Phil Mulligan and Fr. Charlie Broderick from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Grouping will be live streaming Holy Week liturgies on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Clicking on the images below will take you to the Facebook Page for St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, where you can stream the liturgies at home. In addition to these liturgies, all families are invited to join St. Elizabeth of the Trinity live on Good Friday at 9:00 a.m. <img src="https://api.diocesemoncton.ca/images/1782751052.jpg"/><br> <img src="https://api.diocesemoncton.ca/images/1782751136.jpg" />
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Diocese
April 5, 2020
Semaine sainte 2020: message de Mgr André Richard, archevêque émérite de Moncton
Bishop André Richard has recorded a message for the faithful of our diocesan community. You can watch and listen to Bishop Richard by clicking here >>>> Message from Bishop Richard
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Diocese
March 31, 2020
Homily from Pope Francis: Extraordinary Moment of Prayer in a Time of Epidemia (Updated Video Link March 31st)
On Friday March 27th 2020, Pope Francis presided over a special prayer on the Sagrato of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. You can read the English text of his homily on the COVID-19 crisis by clicking here>>> Extraordinary Moment of Prayer in this time of epidemia You can watch a video of this special event, with simultaneous translation into English by clicking here>>> Urbi et Orbi Blessing